How To Prevent PC Theft

PC theft is becoming more and more common in our world. There is a data from research institution, 1 in 10 computers purchased today will be stolen within one year. However, only 3% will be returned. PC stolen will make trouble to you. Not because of the cost of the loss computer, but there are many personal data and information in the lost computer that it may bring many issues to you. Think about your privacy peeked by identity theft, your personal photos and material are spread around the internet, etc. So I believe no guy hopes it happen to himself.

Today we suggest some guides to prevent PC theft and some guides for PC data protection. Hope it can help you.

1. Keep the laptop in your sight
Airports, hotels and restaurants are favorite places for thieves, so it is more often to meet PC stolen in these places. So you should be more careful in these places to prevent. I know people should always be on business trip when you are in these places. But you still cannot let down your guard. Because if the PC is stolen or lost, it may affect your feeling of travelling. I believe nobody would like this to happen, so be careful of your laptop when travelling and keep it in your sight. Sometimes PC stolen happens when you are going through the airport security check, so pay more attention at that time, don't place your laptop on the conveyor belt until you make sure nobody in front of you is being delayed.

2. Use PC theft defense service
There are some software in market produced to prevent PC theft and protect data in the lost laptop. From the data in the first, personal information leakage in the lost laptop may bring more issues. So such PC theft defense product can solve this issue. It can remotely delete the personal files from your laptop so that no one can get access into your personal files. It also can remotely lock down the stolen laptop and no one can break up. Such software is very perfect to protect the data security. Here we recommend such a software which can be trusted, miTracker PC anti theft.

3. Use encryption software to protect your important files
No one can guarantee he can avoid PC lost happen completely, because accidents are not avoidable. So if you encrypt your confidential files with encryption software in advance, you don't need to worry about data leakage any more. In the second tip, I suggested miTracker as the PC anti theft software, actually it does more than other competitors, because it has file encryption function, it used military standard AES encryption algorithm, nobody in the world can break up the files which are encrypted by this tool.

4. Psychical lock to your laptop
Whether you're using your laptop in the office, a hotel, or some other public place, a security locker can make it more difficult for thief to steal it. There are many choices for the laptop locker, you need to check several points. First point is to ensure you at least get two separate keys, because you may lose the key in accident.Secondly, you need to check out the sturdiness of the lock itself. Thirdly, check out the kind of lock is compatible with your laptop or not.

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Desktop Vs Laptop

Due to our technological advancement in today's era, people are faced with an endless list of possible options when it comes to purchasing a personal computer. If you're choosing between a laptop and a desktop, you could definitely use this article.

Desktop

Advantages:

* Less likely to get stolen or to get lost. Desktop computers are quite inconvenient to carry. Thieves are more likely to steal gadgets that are portable, such as a tablet or a laptop.

* Easier to upgrade or repair. It is always easier to add or remove components to a desktop which makes it very flexible. Components can be replaced when they are broken.

* More durable... In general, desktops last longer than laptops.

* Less expensive. These days, there are many affordable laptops out there but if you would look at the specifications, it's usually no match to a full desktop's speed and memory size. There are some really good laptops that are already dual core and the memory is about 320GB or more but they're far from being cheap.

* The screen resolution of available monitors for desktops is higher and far better than most portable devices. A high resolution screen can consume a large amount of power. It's not ideal for most portable computers to have high resolution screens because it can easily drain the battery.

* Come in various shapes and sizes with some of the latest models being very sleek.

* Excellent for those who are very serious about their gaming - can add lots of customizations including increased power, excellent graphic cards and sound cards.

Disadvantages:

* Not portable. You can't carry it around with you.

* Totally dependent on electricity. If there's a power outage, you won't be able to use it unless you have an alternative source of power like a UPS or a power generator...

* Not as stylish and trendy as laptops and tablets.

Laptop

Though laptops still don't challenge all the benefits of a desktop computer, the gap will continue to narrow, and for mobile workers a laptop is the way to go. Whether a laptop can replace a desktop depends on the kind of work you do.

Advantages:

* It's number one advantage is its portability. It can easily be carried around which makes it perfect for those who are on the go. Also excellent for working with on the couch, kitchen bench, coffee shop etc.

* Powered by rechargeable batteries. You can still use it even when there is a power outage.

* Stylish and trendy. They look more attractive compared to desktops. They come in different styles and colors.

* Comes in all shapes and sizes... and now colours so your laptop can be a reflection of your personality.

* Compact design. A laptop is a space saver. It doesn't occupy a big amount of space unlike a full desktop.

* Can attach external screens, mouse, keyboard, speakers etc., whatever you like.

Disadvantages:

* Higher risk of being stolen. Compared to a full desktop, laptops are more vulnerable to theft. Countless laptops are stolen everyday so you need to be cautious.

* While it's unlikely that a desktop computer will fall off the desk, the same can't be said for a laptop, which runs the risk of being accidentally dropped.

* Limited battery life plus the battery's life deteriorates after prolonged use.

* Not easy to upgrade or repair. Laptops have components that are specifically customized for a particular unit. If one of the components is damaged, you might have to replace the whole laptop.

* Screen resolution may be not high quality. For high-end graphics work, a laptop's LCD screen and graphics technology is not a viable alternative to the better colour representation of a large CRT monitor and a dedicated graphics card.

* Some people find that the keyboard is not as comfortable and functional as a full keyboard that comes with a desktop PC.

As you could see, desktops and laptops both have their own advantages and disadvantages and in reality also are in many ways very similar in their capabilities to the average user. Choosing between them would depend on what points are more important to you and what purpose the computer will serve you.

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